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\t\t<\/p>\n If you watched the first episode of The Last of Us<\/em><\/strong> season two, you might be wondering about Joel\u2019s newfound desk duties.<\/p>\n The character \u2013 played by Pedro Pascal<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 was a big fighter in season one, taking on tons of Clickers while protecting Ellie (Bella Ramsey<\/strong><\/a>).<\/p>\n However, in season 2, episode 1, the roles were reverse. Ellie and Dina (Isabela Merced<\/strong><\/a>) found themselves in some sticky situations with the zombie-like characters, while Joel was at a desk, in therapy, or at home.<\/p>\n Now, Pedro <\/strong>is explaining why\u2026and you might remember if you think back to January of last year!<\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n In January 2024, Pedro <\/strong>walked the 2024 Golden Globes<\/em> red carpet wearing an arm sling<\/a>. It was later revealed that he fell and suffered an injury<\/a>. He told Variety<\/a> that he\u2019d be getting surgery that month as well. Filming on The Last of Us <\/em>season 2 began in mid-February 2024. Thus, we can infer, Pedro <\/strong>was limited due to his recovery.<\/p>\n He reiterated this in a new interview with USA Today<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n Pedro <\/strong>said, \u201cI came in very injured. And I remember [the show’s creator] Craig Mazin<\/strong> telling me, \u2018Well, that\u2019s certainly appropriate for where Joel is at. The more broken you are, the more right it is for Joel.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n The Last of Us<\/em> continues on Sunday (April 20) on HBO.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n